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August 2, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Acquiring the Right Livestock Handling Equipment for Your Cattle Operation Is Vital for Success!

Are you raising beef cattle to produce meat or to breed? Raising purebred cattle or as commercial stock, dividing your cattle breeds into maternal (moderately sized cows) or terminal (sires that are bigger) and used to produce meat means getting the right equipment to help you succeed whatever the scope of your goals.

Equipment Needs

Running your livestock operation means you’ll need the right equipment to help maintain your animals profitably. Basic equipment includes feeders, water tubs (or watering systems), health care equipment and cattle handling equipment for safety. Here is a rundown of what you might need:

Access to feeders: Feeders keep your cattle from eating off the ground to both deter parasite infections and from wasting feed that can fall onto the ground. Feeders can accommodate hay and grain or just hay or just grain. The size of the feeder may depend on whether your cattle have free-choice access to their feeders all during the day. Feeders can also just be simple troughs that contain your cattle’s supplemental protein, energy, or minerals for grazing.

Access to water: Water is a vital nutrient for your cows as it directly affects their feed consumption. If your animals only have access to poor-quality water (or insufficient amounts of water) this can lower their feed intake and decrease their performance. Whether you are using buckets, troughs or automatic watering systems the main consideration is to ensure their water is fresh, clean, and available whenever they need it.

Health maintenance: Preventing disease involves tagging, vaccinating, dehorning, castrating and deworming so having the proper equipment to perform these is important.

Handling equipment: This equipment allows you to more effectively handle your cattle day-to-day. Whether you are gathering your animals into a group pen, herding them into a chute to hold them for routine health care or sorting or using gates to contain your cattle while producers perform their tasks.

If you are looking for equipment for your cattle operation, you have come to the right place! Our D-S Livestock Handling Equipment sales team in Frostburg, Maryland, has helped many producers such as yourself and is ready to help you get the tools you need to succeed! Just call 800-949-9997 or go online to view our Products.

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January 24, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

We Offer Livestock Products at Affordable Prices With Weekly Specials and 90-Day Financing!

At DS Livestock Handling Equipment we offer sheep, goat and cattle industry sales to help your operation run more smoothly while getting the equipment you need. This is our online website, where you can browse and purchase a wide variety of livestock handling equipment whether your operation involves sheep, goats, or cattle.

We stock feeders, show equipment, open bar or solid panels and doors, loading and hauling equipment, and more! Our goal is to make sure you can access the handling equipment you need. Our commitment to you is to offer you fast, high-quality products and services at affordable prices! Thanks to our onsite inventory stock, we can get your shipment out right away so you get what you need as quickly as possible.

Our team has more than 30 years of experience in the livestock equipment industry which means we can answer your questions quickly so you get exactly what you are looking for.

Every week we go the extra mile by offering weekly Specials and New Products you can browse. At the time this blog is being written, we are offering the following specials:

ALUMINUM CLUTCH WINCH STAND

  • All aluminum construction except hand winch, stainless steel bolts and quality Italian plastic chain restraint.
  • Includes adjustable adult size headrest.
  • Table Top Size: 20″ X 50″ / Table Top Height: 5″ to 22″ / Weight: 50 lb (22.7 kg)
  • $695.00

ALUMINUM SHOW WETHER FOLDUP

  • FITTING STAND
  • Includes stainless steel bolts, with quality Italian plastic chain restraint.
  • Table Top Size: 18″ X 42″ / Fixed Height: Front 24″. Rear 20″ / Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
  • $275.00

ALUMINUM FOLDUP FITTING STAND

  • AS20-50
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  • ALUMINUM FOLDUP FITTING STAND
  • Includes stainless steel bolts, with quality Italian plastic chain restraint.
  • Stand includes adjustable adult size headrest. All four legs are adjustable.
  • Table Top Size: 20″ X 50″ Table top height adjustable from 18” to 26”. / Weight: 33 lb (15 kg)
  • $375.00

ALUMINUM WETHER HEADREST

  • The AWHP can be used on AS1104 and AS20-50 stands, which have adult size headrests. 
  • Includes quality Italian plastic chain restraint. 
  • Weight: 2lbs.
  • Weight: 2 lb (0.9 kg)
  • $55.00

And finally, for those who need it, we also offer financing with no immediate payments so you can buy now and pay later (90 days): 90 Day Financing.
April 12, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Your Healthy Herd

Whether you have one cow or two hundred, you want to keep them healthy and happy. By doing so, you can enjoy high quality milk and meat when the time comes-but what can you do to keep your herd healthy?

The first thing you need to worry about is nutrition. Remember, you will not get quality goods from you cattle if you don’t care for their nutrition. If you’re worried about malnutrition, we recommend testing your soil and feed to see exactly what minerals and proteins your herd is getting. If you find a deficiency, adding salt mixes—either orally or by injection—will help. Also, separate your heifers from older cows, especially during the winter. Because heifers are still growing, they need the extra nutrition doing so can provide.

Also, please establish and follow a regular schedule for vaccines. Many think that producing natural, organic meat means avoiding vaccines, but this is inaccurate. In fact, vaccines help to eliminate a need for antibiotics which, some claim, could taint the meat. Also, vaccines can help stave off diseases that could damage your herd.

If you have any other question please give [practice_name] a call at [phone]. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.
March 31, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

How to Keep Your Herd Healthy

Whether you have one cow or two hundred, you want to keep them healthy and happy. By doing so, you can enjoy high quality milk and meat when the time comes–but what can you do to keep your herd healthy?

The first thing you need to worry about is nutrition. Remember, you will not get quality goods from your cattle if you don’t care for their nutrition. If you’re worried about malnutrition, we recommend testing your soil and feed to see exactly what minerals and proteins your herd is getting. If you find a deficiency, adding salt mixes—either orally or by injection—will help. Also, separate your heifers from older cows, especially during the winter. Because heifers are still growing, they need the extra nutrition doing so can provide.

Also, please establish and follow a regular schedule for vaccines. Many think that producing natural, organic meat means avoiding vaccines, but this is inaccurate. In fact, vaccines help to eliminate a need for antibiotics which, some claim, could taint the meat. Also, vaccines can help stave off diseases that could damage your herd.

If you have any other question, please give [practice_name] a call at [phone]. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.
September 16, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Water for Your Cattle

Obviously, your cattle need water, but did you know that it’s extremely important for your cattle to get enough water? In fact, if your cattle don’t have enough water, they won’t eat, and as their feed intake decreases, the animal will become dehydrated and their body functions may fail.  In fact, water plays a factor in all of your cattle’s physiological processes. If you are interested in learning more about how to water you cattle properly, please read on.

The amount of water your cattle will need will vary depending on several circumstances, including age, production cycle, and age. For example, many cows and bulls may need up to 20 gallons of water every day during summer months. If your cow is lactating, it will require more water than dry cows. Food also plays a factor. If cattle eat lush grass, they should only need less water, while cattle that graze on dry feed or hay require more water than average. Also, if it is hot, your cattle will need more water. We recommend giving your cattle a constant supply of water.

Aside from quantity, water quality is also very important. Granted, cattle do not necessarily need water that would be considered safe for humans to drink, but there are a few factors you should keep in mind. The water’s salinity (or salt that is dissolved in the water), hardness, pH level, and minerals such as sulfate and nitrate have an impact.

If you are interested in learning more about the amount or quality of water you should provide to your cattle, please feel free to contact us. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

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